Tesla short sellers incurred significant losses amounting to $4.2 billion following the company's Q3 earnings report, according to data from S3 Partners. The stock rally post-earnings led to substantial financial setbacks for those betting against the electric vehicle maker. Despite the initial surge, Tesla's stock ($TSLA) has shown signs of stagnation, with some analysts suggesting a lack of upward movement until the upcoming election. The stock needs to break $265 to regain momentum.